2027 Creative Launchpad: Queensland Film Writers, Producers and Directors Apply by 6 November
Screen Queensland and the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) have opened applications for the 2027 CREATIVE LAUNCHPAD. Selected Queensland-based writers, producers and directors gain access to small professional roundtables, industry contacts and creative development opportunities around AACTA events.
APPLICATION CUT-OFF — The agency's official page states FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2026 at '11:59 AEST'. It does NOT explicitly label that displayed time as am or pm. Applicants should clarify the precise closing time with the organiser and submit before the final day rather than infer an 11:59pm deadline from an ambiguous listing.
WHO THIS IS FOR — Professional or emerging QUEENSLAND-BASED SCREEN WRITERS, PRODUCERS AND DIRECTORS. The programme is not a global filmmaking prize, and the summary does not give a universal age, nationality or film-credit threshold. Applicants must review the linked Google application form for any additional criteria or mandatory material.
WHAT SELECTED PEOPLE RECEIVE — Exclusive role-specific, intimate roundtables with experienced screen professionals as they visit Brisbane and the Gold Coast for AACTA events. The programme may include tailored networking, mentorship and professional development. Screen Queensland notes 2026 participants also joined specialised online workshops.
ATTENDANCE DATES — Selected people must be available during the AACTA Festival, WEDNESDAY 3 TO SUNDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2027. Successful applicants should plan their availability, career interests and any existing screen projects to discuss at the sessions.
IMPORTANT COST LIMITATION — The organiser explicitly says TRAVEL SUPPORT AND AACTA FESTIVAL EVENT TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED. This should not be promoted as an all-expenses-paid film residency, paid film production grant or guaranteed access to every AACTA Awards programme.
PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION — Clarify your specific practice (writer/producer/director), relevant completed work, audience and festival projects, professional goals and what collaborators you seek. The official form controls the supporting requirements. Do not send unpublished confidential screenplays except through appropriate secure and authorised channels.
ABOUT THE ORGANISERS — Screen Queensland is the Queensland state screen agency supporting film, television and games careers. AACTA runs major screen awards, industry events and festivals in Australia, and the programme combines these institutions' professional networks rather than awarding a cash prize.
OFFICIAL OPPORTUNITY — https://screenqueensland.com.au/initiatives/2027-creative-launchpad/ . Apply through the organiser's linked form. Checked 23 October 2026. Screen Queensland also announced a grant-system migration from 2 November through 7 December; this programme uses a separate official application link, but confirm any impact on the process with the organiser.